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AK03 DZD

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,307 mi
Last recorded139,307 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 139,307 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 16 Feb 2018 134,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracked around edges and tread

Pass 1 Mar 2017 125,532 miles

front and rear discs corroded/worn

Pass 9 Feb 2016 117,546 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 111,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 111,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,933 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 103,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 95,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 95,494 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,324 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,580 miles

both rear outer sidelights not working

Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 46,605 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,920 miles

nearside rear sidelight not working (two fitted)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,195 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,521 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AK03 DZD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 DZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK03 DZD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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